PNP Chief PGen. Nicolas Torre and Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte. Alexis Carlo Corpuz, ABS-CBN News/Naval Forces Eastern MindanaoMANILA — Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Wednesday said he accepts the challenge of Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte to a fistfight, proposing it be turned into a charity match for victims of weather disturbances.
Torre proposed holding a 12-round match at 9 a.m. this Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. He said he hoped sponsors could fund each round, with the proceeds going to those affected by the inclement weather.
“Whether he’s serious or not, let’s just put this to better use. Kung ‘yan ang gusto niya, madaling pagbigyan ‘yan, boxing na lang para madaling i-set up,” Torre told reporters when asked to respond to Duterte’s statement.
(If that’s what he wants, that’s easy to grant—let’s just go with boxing because it’s easier to set up.)
He said he would personally ask the Araneta management to set up a boxing ring.
In an earlier media appearance, Duterte cursed Torre and challenged him to a fistfight. The two have been at odds, with Torre leading the arrest of the vice mayor's father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
“Matapang ka lang naman, you have the position eh. Pero kung suntukan tayo, alam ko kaya kita kung ganon lang. You are a coward. You are nothing without your position,” the younger Duterte said.
(You’re only brave because you have the position. But if it’s a fistfight, I know I can take you down. You are a coward. You are nothing without your position.)
Torre said he planned to hit the gym on Thursday for a quick workout.
“He was the one who issued the challenge. Sa atin naman, tinatanggap lang naman,” he said.
(He issued the challenge. For my part, I’m simply accepting it.)
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